General Information
Job Title:
Senior Pastor: First Presbyterian Church of Lake Placid, ARP
Job Description:
PASTOR PROFILE
The congregation of First Presbyterian Church of Lake Placid, ARP seeks a grace oriented senior pastor
who is dependent on God’s divine providence for all guidance and wisdom in the proclamation and
teaching of God’s Word, and in shepherding the congregation to fulfill the great commission. We
seek a godly man to winsomely lead the church in spirit filled worship and in the teaching of God’s
inerrant word.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT:
Because of the love and service displayed in the life of the Lord Jesus Christ, First Presbyterian Church
seeks to serve Him by enabling Christ’s people to demonstrate His love through solid biblical
instruction, vibrant worship, intimate fellowship, and dedicated service, thereby fashioning lives into
living murals of God’s grace and love in Jesus Christ in our community, nation, and world.
REQUIRED QUALITIES:
§ Preaching: Seeking a senior pastor whose preaching is founded in God’s holy and inerrant
word. The senior pastor will be able to demonstrate a whole life commitment to the
unchanging scripture and its application and guidance in current times.
§ Spiritual Maturity: The senior pastor, in his personal and professional relationships, will
demonstrate repentance, honesty, humility and a love for Christ and His church. He will also
demonstrate maturity through prayer, characterizing the glory of God and His sovereignty in
all things working to His glory. He will actively support ministries of the church to meet the
needs of believers and non-believers of the community.
§ Discipleship and Spiritual Formation: The senior pastor must believe in the truth of the
scriptures, summarized by the historic creeds of the early church and the Westminster
standards. He will humbly live and demonstrate the teachings and gospel of Jesus Christ
through word, deed and teaching. He will work with church officers and staff to share the
gospel and build relationships in the community.
§ Leadership style: Recognizing God has blessed each of His children with gifts and talents, the
senior pastor will demonstrate an ability to work well and closely with officers, staff, church
members and ministry teams to seek and fulfill God’s will for His church. The senior pastor
will work closely with the church officers and staff in meeting the administrative and spiritual
needs of the congregation. He will also work with the Synod and Presbytery in fulfilling their
roles as the church government.
Position Qualifications:
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF LAKE PLACID, A.R.P.
LETTER TO PROSPECTIVE CANDIDATES FOR SENIOR PASTOR
First Presbyterian Church of Lake Placid (ARP) invites applications for the position of Senior Pastor.
Please see the attached Church Profile to learn more about our church, staff, and ministries. We seek a
godly man to winsomely lead the church in spirit filled worship and in the teaching of God’s inerrant
word. We also invite you to visit our website to learn more about us at www.fpclp.com.
Interested candidates are requested to send the following application materials, attached to a single
email, to pastoralsearchcommittee@fpclp.org.
v Cover letter expressing your interest in serving at FPCLP
v Completed ARP Personal Data Form
v Access to recordings of recent sermons
Please include in Cover Letter, responses to the following:
1. Describe your call to pastoral ministry, including your greatest joy and your greatest difficulty.
Include how God ministered to you in those times.
2. Describe how you develop a sermon. Describe your style of preaching.
3. Describe your views about traditional and contemporary worship services.
4. Describe the essentials of a Reformed Church.
5. Describe your leadership / management / shepherding style. Include your leadership in moderating
meetings within the church.
6. Describe your commitment and your success in sharing the gospel and ongoing discipleship.
7. Describe the most essential characteristics of an effective Senior Pastor.
8. Describe your goals or aspirations in Christian pastoral ministry.
9. Describe your views on leadership roles for women in the church.
The congregation of First Presbyterian Church of Lake Placid seeks a grace oriented Senior Pastor who
is dependent on God’s divine providence for all guidance and wisdom in the proclamation and teaching
of God’s Word, and in shepherding the congregation to fulfill the great commission. The FPCLP Pastoral
Search Committee is committed to complete this process with due diligence, with respect for your
confidentiality and to keep you abreast of progress as it relates to you. Please submit your application
by August 15, 2025.
To God be the glory!
The First Presbyterian Church of Lake Placid (ARP) Pastoral Search Committee,
Chairman Jim Snively
Application Deadline
08/15/2025
Job Type:
Full Time
Salary Range:
TBD
General Information
Church/Organization Name
First Presbyterian Church of Lake Placid, ARP
Contact Name & Contact Info
Industry
Church
Denomination
Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church (ARP)
City, State
Lake Placid, FL
Description of Organization
PROFILE - FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF LAKE PLACID, ARP
1926 and current
The Lake Placid ARP Church held its first service on May 9, 1926, with 24 charter members
present. The property, church, and manse were donated to the Home Missions Board by the E. C.
Stuart family of Bartow. Reverend Robert E. Huey was the first minister sent by the Missions Board.
Over 100 years of First Presbyterian Church of Lake Placid, the church has been served by thirteen
pastors, many of whom were graduates of Erskine Seminary. The present Senior Pastor, Reverend Ray
Cameron (who has served since 1985), is among them. Reverend Drew Severance has served as
Associate Pastor since 1999.
In 1957 an educational wing was added to the church. A beautiful new manse was built in
1969 and was first occupied by Reverend Bob DeWitt and family. The sanctuary was enlarged in
1976 to its present size. In 1982 a large fellowship hall, church office, parlor, and classrooms were
added. The educational building was expanded in 1990 to include more classrooms, a library, and a
music department. Another manse was acquired in the early 1990’s for the associate pastor. In 1995
a house east of the Associate Pastor’s manse was purchased and is the Youth Power House. In 1999
a small house across from the church was purchased and renovated for use as the church office.
On February 17, 2002, a contemporary worship service was held in Friendship Hall, with 180
in attendance. As attendance and outreach grew, it led to the vision for a community center at the
church. In 2015 construction was completed on the Genesis Center, a 20,000 sq. foot outreach
building that is the home for the contemporary service, sports ministries, concerts, theatrical programs,
community events, and much more.
Currently there are two services of worship each Lord's Day, May through December: a
traditional service at 9:00 am in the sanctuary and a contemporary service at 11:00 am in the Genesis
Center. Starting in January and continuing through Easter, there are three services, 8:00 am traditional
service in the sanctuary, 9:30 am traditional service in the sanctuary, and an 11:00 am contemporary
service in the Genesis Center to accommodate winter residents. At the peak during the winter, the
attendance ranges from 400 to 500 for all three services.
Due to God's grace the church has steadily grown over the years. There are many ministries
and programs that serve all ages. There are also numerous ways to be connected. Visit FPC’s website
at www.fpclp.com to explore the various ministries and programs.
First Presbyterian Church historically and currently supports several new church plants. One new
church is as far away as Minnesota, and one is as close as sharing the campus of FPCLP.
IGLESIA EN MOVIMIENTO is a bilingual church planted for Hispanic residents of Lake Placid.
First Presbyterian Church of Lake Placid is a Christ-centered congregation in the Associate Reformed
Presbyterian Church, which holds to the great truths of the Christian faith as revealed in the Bible.
WE BELIEVE:
• God is the sovereign Creator and Ruler of the universe.
• Jesus Christ is the Son of God, the only Savior and Lord of mankind.
• The Holy Spirit is the initiator and enabler for the Christian life.
• The Bible is the infallible Word of God, the only perfect rule of faith and life.
• Salvation is completely by God’s grace, freely given through faith, and not earned by any
human merit.
• The Ten Commandments are the summation of mankind’s responsibility to God and to one
another.
• Family Worship and Tithing are encouraged
• Church Government is by the Presbyterian system.
• The New Testament sets forth a pattern of leadership by Elders and Deacons. Each
congregation elects these officers in a democratic manner.
• The Sacrament of Baptism is administered to believers and their children.
• Believers may join FPC by professing or reaffirming faith in Jesus Christ or by transfer of
membership from another Christian Church.
• Associate Membership is available for part-time residents who are members in good
standing of another Christian Church.
CURRENT FPCLP FULL-TIME STAFF CURRENT FPCLP PART-TIME STAFF
2 ordained Pastors 1 Children’s Ministry Director
1 Director of Music Ministries 1 Director of Contemporary Music
1 Youth Ministry/Sports Ministry Director 1 Genesis Center Coordinator
1 Office Manager 1 Nursery Coordinator
1 Secretary 1 Nursery Assistant
1 Facility Maintenance Contractor
2 Custodians
Lake Placid is a small town located in south central Florida about 100 miles south of Orlando, Florida.
The town is supported by seasonal visitors, recreational lake activities, and agriculture. The population
within the town is approximately 2,600 people. The town supports a sprawling area of lake
developments and communities that consist of approximately 27,000 people.
Racial Diversity:
41% White, 38% Hispanic/Latino, 12% African American, and 9% Other
Median Household Income is $45,500. Pg. 2 FPC Profile
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH of
LAKE PLACID, ARP